Senior Telecom Engineer - Mission Critical

Overview

Design and lead telecom infrastructure for mission‑critical data centers and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• network analysis
• system installation
• redundancy planning
• wireless integration
• infrastructure design
• structured cabling

Requirements

• network architecture
• structured cabling
• fiber optic
• data center
• bachelors
• leadership

What You Bring

-This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing. -Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. -Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.

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Benefits

-Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more! -Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. -2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.

About Clayco

-Founded in 1984 by Bob Clark in St. Louis, the company grew rapidly with integrated design‑build services. -Moved headquarters to Chicago in 2013, expanding reach across North America. -Launched Clayco Compute in 2025, focusing on mission‑critical data center construction with 57 active projects. -Specializes in Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Data Center and Manufacturing sectors. -Typical projects include large‑scale data centers, life sciences facilities, manufacturing plants and hospitality developments. -Known for pioneering fast‑track, tech‑enabled design‑build methods—using BIM, drones and modular solutions. -Integrated subsidiaries cover architecture (Lamar Johnson Collaborative), concrete (Concrete Strategies), and façade systems (Ventana). -Handles end‑to‑end delivery—from site acquisition and financing through design, engineering and self‑performed construction. -Stands out for fully integrated project delivery, overlapping design and build phases to boost efficiency and innovation.

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Security Clearance

-comprehensive background check with mandatory drug testing.